Reviews

When I recently found myself in need of legal counsel, Mr. Casiano was recommended to me by a trusted friend. A few years ago, he had helped her and her family with trust and will matters, and she didn't hesitate to send me to him. In addition to Vinnie's prodigious knowledge of wills, trusts and estate planning, his expertise in Elder Law proved to be immensely helpful when the matriarch of the family reached the age where she needed to go to a permanent skilled nursing facility. He guided the family through the confusing realm of Social Security, Medicare and Medi-Cal, and he showed them how to best utilize those programs for the benefit of the lady. Just as importantly, he provided the family with information on how to deal with the sometimes less than helpful nursing home and hospital doctors, administrators and staff, so that their loved one got the best care at the least expense possible. Subsequently, upon her death, Vinnie's legal expertise and actions resulted in maintaining the maximum value of the estate that she was able to bequeath to her children. The situation I needed Vinnie for was very similar. I had a relative whose health was in steady decline, and I enlisted Vinnie's help in dealing with hospitals, emergency rooms and nursing homes. He was in the process of gaining a conservatorship status for me, when my relative died. At that point, he shifted to helping me with processing a will that was executed by my relative, and with the necessary filings with Probate Court. His advice and counsel have been stellar, and he is helping to move things along expeditiously. He has a genuine desire to treat his clients in a friendly and respectful manner, and his sense of humor helps to blunt some of the inevitable angst that occurs when dealing with legal matters and the court system. In short, I highly recommend Mr. Casiano to anyone looking for expert legal advice from a highly skilled and knowledgeable attorney.

Vincent was great! We recommend him if your looking for a great lawyer to setup a living trust. He’s extremely knowledgeable about elder law and estate planning. He explained to us how and why we needed to set up our living trust the way that we did.

After my father passed away, we were left with a lot of questions and concerns. We called Vincent Casiano and he spoke with us about our situation. He put our minds at ease which was very helpful. He was knowledgeable, professional and we would not hesitate to use his services in the future.

Mr. Casiano answered the phone and took my call. Although today it is common and expected to pay for assistance, especially in his field as an attorney. What impressed me, he took the time to listen regarding a few senior questions, and provided helpful suggestions. I appreciated Mr. Casiano's taking the time; I would definitely consider retaining him for services if necessary at a later date.

Mr. Casiano was very helpful and professional especially as I was dealing with the matter he assisted with from afar. I would definitely recommend his services and would not hesitate to use him again should the need arise.

I first met Vinny when I was assisting my mom as trustee for her friend's estate. I was initially impressed by his attitude of caring. He is extremely conscientious and seems to be driven by the need to be fair to his clients and carry out the wishes of the trust owners. His knowledge of the law is astoundingly thorough, yet he's never afraid to admit when he's not sure of a particular point, and he consistently digs in until he gets the answer. He always takes the necessary time to think and re-think all the angles of every issue, never giving answers off-the-cuff. This is not to say that he is padding his time for billing, in fact just the opposite is true, his billing is always comprehensive and very fair. Since we were so impressed we have had Vinny draw up trusts for both my mom and myself. No boiler-plates here! Vinny digs in and finds out every fact that could have any bearing on the trust, and draws up bullet-proof documents based on the individual needs and circumstances of each client. Watching him draft a letter or other document is a lesson in patience and thinking everything through to the nth degree. Anyone trying to scam Vinny for free legal advice, or who may be trying to get something out of a trust that they don't deserve might not be happy with him, but I can assure you that if I'm in court, I want Vinny on my side of the aisle!

Mr. Casiano has been a huge help to my aging father and mother! Formerly, they both were truly at the mercy of the "system". Vinny understands their issues and has successfully navigated them to the extra health care they need while at the same time protecting their pensions. Without a doubt, they and their estate are better off today because of Mr. Casiano's work on their behalf.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN My wife Paula and I want to state how impressed and pleased we are at the work that Vincent Casiano, Esq. at the Casiano Law Firm did for us regarding my mother’s Sanchez Family Trust. This trust was a revocable trust that in included a Special Needs Trust in which my Mother sought to insure that the care and comfort needs of her full schizophrenic son and brain damaged daughter would be met. Upon my mother’s passing, I was presented with a bill by the State of California Medi-Cal Department in excess of $150,000. My problem with the Department centered on the wording of the Sanchez Family Trust. Another legal firm that prepared the Trust was not fully versed in issues of Elder Law and Medi-Cal requirements. I approached Vincent Casiano, Esq. for his assistance. The Sanchez Family Trust was an incredibly complicated case dealing with issues that earlier had not been planned for. We want to state that we were amazed when Vincent Casiano, was able to plead the merits of the trust as to my Mother’s intent and wishes and the State came back and granted, in our favor every pleading Mr. Casiano had argued. We were left owing the State nothing!! Mr. Casiano assisted us in administering and closing out the trust which included the preparation of an account for my siblings in a smooth very understandable process allowed me to insure that my responsibilities as trustee were protected and completed to the satisfaction of the court. My wife Paula and I were very impressed with Mr. Casiano’s professionalism, knowledge of Elder Law and Trust Administration, his ability to plead our case successfully, his clear explanation to us as to issues of Elder Law and his assisting me with setting up the follow-up trust for my sister. My wife and I fully recommend Mr. Vincent Casiano, Esq. of the Casiano Law Firm.